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Missouri-Oklahoma Preview
The last time Missouri earned a thrilling win over a high-profile opponent, it lost its next game in the Sooner State. The fourth-ranked Tigers will try to avoid a repeat and hold on to their share of the Big 12 lead as they play at Oklahoma on Monday night during another stop on their conference farewell tour.

Gov. Fallin highlights more cuts to state income tax
OKLAHOMA CITY - Gov. Mary Fallin outlined a budget plan Monday to deeply reduce Oklahoma's personal income tax rate by eliminating dozens of tax exemptions, including many claimed by poor and working-class Oklahomans.
OCS teams top Crossings
The Oklahoma Christian Academy boys and girls basketball teams took wins from Crossings Christian School Friday night.
Tax plans likely to be focus of 2012 Oklahoma...
OKLAHOMA CITY - While nearly 3,000 bills await Oklahoma lawmakers when they return to the state Capitol Monday for the start of the 2012 legislative session, none are expected to receive as mu...
OU gymnasts upset No. 2 Arkansas
Oklahoma scored big on Sunday and the fifth-ranked Sooners topped the No. 2 Arkansas gymnastics team in Barnhill Arena, 197.425-196.175. Despite the loss, Arkansas has still scored a 196 or better in every meet this year. "We had a great opportunity, but we didn't really capitalize," co-head coach René Cook said. "We're a little disappointed, but we scored a 196 and that shows the quality of what we're doing. We have to get back after it and get ready for next week."
Tax plans likely to be focus of 2012 session
While nearly 3,000 bills await Oklahoma lawmakers when they return to the state Capitol Monday for the start of the 2012 legislative session, none are expected to receive as much attention as those designed to overhaul the state's tax code and slash Oklahoma's individual income tax.
FBI secretly investigated Oklahoma legislature
The FBI created a fake Georgia company in 2008 so an agent could go undercover to secretly investigate the Oklahoma Legislature for corruption.
Fake company created to probe Oklahoma Legislature
OKLAHOMA CITY - The FBI created a fake Georgia company in 2008 so an agent could go undercover to secretly investigate the Oklahoma Legislature for corruption. No one was ever charged out of ...
Oklahoma City priest named bishop of Salina
For the second time in four years, Pope Benedict XVI has appointed an Oklahoma City priest as a bishop.
Oklahoma, other states, prepare to shake things up
On Tuesday morning, governments and organizations throughout the state will duck and cover....
Sooners have to step up perimeter D
As losses go, Oklahoma's against Iowa State on Saturday is going to sting for a while; losing to an unranked team at home does that. Giving a school record 15 3-pointers makes it even worse. Time to dwell, however, is minimal....
Sooners win only three bouts in Big 12 dual...
COLUMBIA, Mo. - On its home mat, Oklahoma slipped past Missouri by a point way back on Nov. 18. Apparently, time and geography make a great deal of difference for Tiger wrestling....
OC board selects deSteiguer as next president
The Oklahoma Christian University Board of Trustees selected John deSteiguer as its sixth president, concluding a nationwide search to succeed Mike O’Neal.
Cyclones hand Sooners 77-70 loss
Oklahoma had two options on Saturday: It could either guard Iowa State forward Royce White one-on-one or force someone else to beat it. The Sooners chose the latter and it turned out to be the wrong decision in their 77-70 loss to the Cyclones at Lloyd Noble Center.
Campbell, OU defeat OSU, 80-71
Scoring Oklahoma’s last nine points in a narrow victory over Texas Tech, freshman Sharane Campbell had been instrumental in front of the home crowd in one victory already this season. In Bedlam’s return engagement at Lloyd Noble Center Saturday afternoon, Campbell did it again. The Sooner women finally pulled away from Oklahoma State late in the second half and it was Campbell, leading with 20 points and 12 rebounds, carving the path to an 80-71 victory.
Choctaw Nation to hold Heritage Monday, dance...
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma celebrates its heritage in many ways and as the year 2012 begins there has been a revival in all ages to learn more of the traditional ways. "Employees have embraced...
Prisons, child welfare issues await legislators
OKLAHOMA CITY  An overcrowded prison system, an outdated state water plan and a child welfare system that has drawn criticism for failing to properly care for vulnerable Oklahoma children are just a few of the problems facing lawmakers when they return to the state Capitol on Monday for the start of the 2012 legislative session. The Oklahoma Legislature, which will convene Monday afternoon to hear Gov. Mary Fallin deliver her second State of the State address, also will be looking at...
Cab driver's killer gets parole nod
A Comanche County man convicted of murdering a taxi cab driver has been recommended for early release from prison after the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board met Jan. 24-26 at the Hillside Community Corrections Center in Oklahoma City. Andre T. Penn, 36, appeared for his second phase of the process last month and was approved for early release accompanied by substance abuse treatment and a work release program. Penn has been behind bars for 17 years and has been considered for parole once...
Sooners limit White but not rest of Cyclones
Oklahoma had two options on Saturday: It could either guard Iowa State forward Royce White one-on-one or force someone else to beat it....
Special trip honors veterans
Oklahoma Honor Flights offer free transportation by air and bus to help veterans visit the memorials in our nation's capitol.  To participate in the honor flights, all veterans have to do is fill out an application which is available on the Oklahoma Honor Flights website at http://oklahomahonorflights.org/. 
Ethnic food fair, raffle to benefit Outreach...
High Plains Outreach Center’s annual Ethnic Food Fair will be held Feb. 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Clayton Hall at the First Christian Church located at 9th St. and Oklahoma Ave.  At the conclusion of this year's food fair, the Outreach Center will be raffling off a couple of prizes including a pair of Thunder tickets and a photo of Blake Griffin of the LA Clippers.
Livestock relief coalition looking for donations
Gov. Mary Fallin announced the formation of the Oklahoma Livestock Relief Coalition (OLRC) Jan. 23, and asked for residents' monetary donations to support it. Fallin explained that the coalition's mission is to provide emergency financial resources to local law enforcement agencies that have seized abused and neglected large animals and assure humane care is provided for the livestock.
Judge grants continuance in Martinez murder trial
Prosecutors and defense attorneys were nearly all ready Friday to begin the upcoming trial for double murder defendant Mica Martinez, until the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System threw the court a curveball. One final pre-trial hearing was scheduled for Friday morning during which the court was going to make one final revision to a planned victim-impact statement to be read at trial. However, the two OIDS capital defense attorneys that Martinez had been working with for nearly two years, G. Lynn...
Essay contest asks students to share their views...
The Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA) is giving away $12,000 in scholarship money to 5 Oklahoma high school seniors who best answer the question: "Is the United States Constitution a 'living document?' Why or why not?"
Baby Jake inquiry to continue
A multicounty grand jury has recessed but will hear from more witnesses when it reconvenes next month. On Wednesday and Thursday the 13th Oklahoma multicounty grand jury, led by Assistant Attorney General Charles Rogers, chief of the AG’s Multicounty Grand Jury Unit, received evidence; it also met Jan. 1. During the session at the Attorney General’s Office, 313 N.E. 21st St., grand jurors received testimony of witnesses and numerous exhibits in several different matters, according...
Oklahoma Gov. asks tribes to drop water rights...
OKLAHOMA CITY - Gov. Mary Fallin wants two tribal leaders to dismiss their lawsuit against the state over tribal water rights in southeastern Oklahoma. Fallin sent a letter Thursday to Chief ...

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